TheWickedWick

Not sure..but check out the lids from Bittercreek North. You might find something there.

Yeah!!! so glad you liked it...I love it myself. Have fun...I like doing clamshells.

Not sure if you're familiar with the selling site www.ETSY.com or not but you might want to check out their candle section for ideas on how to stage yours. Some of the pictures on that site are very good (and some not) but it might give you some ideas. Just a thought :smiley2: .

I'm testing the igi 6006 now and it is my understanding there is only 20% soy in it. Interested in hearing your results for the 6098. So far I'm really liking the 6006.

I am currently in the process of testing 6006 with cotton core wicks from Peaks. So far I've been very pleased with the results. The only sooting I've had was on the very last burn near the top of my tin and I would consider it very minimal. Only had one very tiny mushroom and that was also on my last test burn. I've tried CDN's and HTP's but got mushrooming on my first test burn.

I use 6006 and CS Violet Lime totally rocks!! I can even smell it in my den which I have dubed "the room that sucks scents". Tried Cranberry Marmalade and until the very last test burn it smelled great. The last burn kinda smelled a bit fuel-ish to me. It could be I was just tried of smelling it.

Thanks for the link. Our Office Depot doesn't carry it but could order for me. I think I'll just get it from the site for $19.99.

Thanks again

I like the simplicity of it... I've been thinking of trying to do one myself so if you don't mind me asking..what program are you using? I'm not overly talented in the computer realm so it would need to be super easy. I've thought about hiring someone but that will have to wait. Candle testing has put a dent in my budget for now.

Karen

Me too! Cranberry Marmalade just doesn't make sense to me either...I don't smell any orange in it. How about

"Cape Cod Spice" or "Cranberry Spice"

When I hear marmalade I think something orangey.

Congrats on your success . You guys definitely had a great weekend. Here's to many more!

Karen

I get mine from Candlescience and I believe Peaks also has it. I'm testing this wax now and so far I've been pleased.

Karen

Hi Rebecca...just a thought here...how about

"Guiding Light Candles and Gifts"

I checked Yahoo Domain to see if it's available and it was. Or maybe Guiding Light Candles and Scents.

Coming up with a name is hard. I'm trying to do the same thing.

Thinking of "The Wicked Wick Candles and Scents" (Candles & Scents would be my tag line) or "Easy Street Candles and Scents"

Karen

I've never ordered from them. I wonder if they aren't similar to the Eco wicks.

What wicks are you using? I use 4630 by itself..no added soy and use cotton core wicks from Peaks. The FO load for this wax alone is 8-10%. I use 1.5 oz/pound of wax. Not sure if Vybar would help or hinder. I try not to use anymore additives than I have to. I just use FO and dye. If you're not getting the throw you're looking for, it might be your wick. What size container are you using? I found out (thru trial and error) I was testing my small 3" 8 oz. tin in too large a room and expecting a slap you in your face type throw which just wasn't going to happen. Putting it in a smaller room made all the difference. With the Peaks wicks I don't get any mushrooming.

Let us know what containers and wicks and FO's you've tried.

Karen

Wow...great job...beautiful site. Pictures are vibrant and clear and site is easy to navigate. Very nice indeed! Good luck!

Karen

I dyed some using dye chips and they came out perfect. Will be ordering liquid dyes the end of this month. Looking at dyes from CS.

I use the Ky votive/tart blend mixed with 20% gb 464 (the add'l soy really makes the tops very smooth) and I am very pleased with all my tarts. Great CT & HT and only let them cure 24-36 hrs before testing. I'm too impatient to wait much longer than that. I use 1.5 oz/lb FO and all so far have been excellent.

Wow...hearty congrats to you. That's exciting and here's to many more!!!

I like #2...company name front & center

What about "Between The Sheets"

"Afternoon Delite"

"Tropical Dreams"

That's all I have right now...maybe after a few more sips of wine I can think of something else...I like Nanna's Flannel

Just discovered today not to test burn in my scent-sucking-the-life-out-of-my-candles den. Lesson learned: if you don't think you're getting HT try placing your candles in another room or area of your house before you totally give up on wick & wax.

I usually let them cure anywhere from 36-48 hrs. I'm too impatient.

Ah...the dreaded ole candlenose...I bet that's part of the problem. The den is where I hang out all the time plus where I test all the time. Candles are now in other parts of the house and have terrific HT coming from them where I had nothing but a mere whiff in the den. Candlenose + air flow = one frustrated candlemaker. Now I know where to test..at least in my home and I'm not as pathetic as I thought I was....

I'm testing CS Cranberry Marmalade and really loving it. Received a 1 oz. sample of Peaks Orange Blossom in the mail this week and can't wait to try it. It smells awesome from the bottle. Also testing Peaks Jamaica Me Crazy and wishing it had less of a fake Pineapple smell and more Coconut. Next time I'll blend a Coconut FO and see how that goes. Next up on the drawing board will be Peaks Amish Harvest.

Brenda...air flow could be the problem. Our house is a ranch style and I could smell my candles in the hall but not strong in the den itself unless the air came on. I like HT to hit you in the face as well and maybe was expecting too much out of a small container. Who knows except I'm very happy with the HT in my smaller rooms. Until today I was at the point of throwing my hands up and saying "I Quit"! Now I'm excited again...